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SUMMARY:‘Where Land and Waters Meet’ - Professor Nicki Whitehouse\, University of Glasgow
DESCRIPTION:Humans have long been attracted to resources within river and wetland ecosystems\, with settlement and economic activities occurring around the wetland-dryland interface. Moving waters connect these places\, weaving the threads of the landscape together\, and impacting lifeways well beyond their boundaries. In this presentation\, I will explore changing wetland-dryland human eco-dynamics\, across inter-connected river-mere- wetlands\, to understand how these ‘wildscapes’ were used and transformed over time. My case study focuses on the Humberhead Levels landscape\, eastern England\, where there has been a long history of palaeoenvironmental\, geoarchaeological and archaeological study\, outlining the main results from a major project\, ‘Reconstructing the Wildscape 1 ’ and\ninitial considerations from a new UKRI funded project\, RESPECT 2 . \nToday\, land cover in this area consists mostly of intensive agriculture\, with a few protected areas centred on the remnants of heavily exploited lowland ombrotrophic mires. Lidar imagery\, historical maps\, accounts\, and the sediments underlying the fields tell a different story; until the 17 th century\, it was a landscape of inter-connected rivers\, meres\, wetlands and marshes\, with extensive areas of open water\, sometimes tidal\, always deeply connected by sea and freshwater\, with human settlement and activity clustered on islands of higher ground.  The rivers and wetlands were extensively utilized throughout prehistory for their resources and as routeways\, whilst in the Roman and historic periods they were transformed for navigation and control\, then diverted\, drained and canalized\, representing a way of life and adaptation to living-with-water that can be traced back over thousands of years. It was a landscape that fed a thriving fenland economy and a particular way of living. This irrevocably changed through drainage and reclamation in the 17 th century. An extensive archaeological database has allowed us to infer the nature and focus of human activity and land use – from the Mesolithic to the post-Medieval period – whilst pollen records provide a land cover history. By reconstructing the temporal palaeogeography and dynamics of the ‘wildscape’ we have been able to understand the complex patterns of human activity and interactions and how these riverscapes and wetlands were used over space and time. The story that emerges is one that is distinctive and unique\, yet widely connected beyond the wetlands\, whilst emphasising long-term continuity of human-environment relationships over time. The story of these wetlands contrasts sharply with dryland narratives and offers insights for understanding ‘blue-green’\nlandscapes and land management decisions today within the context of climate change and land-use for net zero\, and forms the basis for new research around land use decisions\nfor the UK. \nFinally\, this story not only tells us about our changing relationship with wetlands but also tells of their commodification as resources and exploitation but also as ‘wastes’ to be ‘improved’ – both in ecological and human terms\, of ‘imperial mud’ to be tamed for land expansion. These stories offer direct links to modern social challenges in the region up until the present day. \n  \n1 Reconstructing the Wildscape: https://projectwildscape.wordpress.com. This is a collaborative project with the following members of the team and colleagues: Prof Henry Chapman; Dr Ben Gearey; Dr Jane Bunting; Dr Michelle Farrell; Dr Kim Davies; Dr Philip Barratt and other collaborators/researchers\n2 Rapid Engagement with Stressed Peatland Environments and Communities in Transformation [RESPECT] – UKRI funded project: https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1127119_en.html. PI: Prof Jill Robbie\, University of Glasgow
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/where-land-and-waters-meet-professor-nicki-whitehouse-university-of-glasgow/
LOCATION:Crowle Market Hall\, Market Place\, Crowle\, North Lincolnshre\, DN17 4LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angus Townley":MAILTO:angus.townley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260305T163111Z
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SUMMARY:Haxey Parish & Archaeology Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Vermuyden 400\nShaping the Isle\, Shaping History \nHaxey Parish Archaeology & History Weekend\n11th & 12th of July 2026!!! \nAre you and your children interested in history & archaeology? As part of the Vermuyden 400 project\, Haxey Parish Council & Axholme Archaeological are running an archaeology weekend on the 11th & 12th of July. \nWe are asking for parents and children to excavate a one square metre pit in their garden. You do not require any special tools. Garden spades and trowels will do. Any finds such as pottery\, brick\, bone\, metal and interesting rocks can be placed in a plastic freezer bag with a label showing the name and address and taken to Haxey Village Hall on the afternoon of Sunday the 12th of July for identification by local archaeologists and historians! \nWe will also have on display a large selection of finds from around the parish and further attractions. This will be a great experience for adults and children and will no doubt be an inspiring weekend celebrating our rich heritage.
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/haxey-parish-archaeology-weekend/
LOCATION:Haxey\, Haxey\, North Lincolnshire\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Aew Steer":MAILTO:axholmearchaeological@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260304T001835Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the waters - music and drama event
DESCRIPTION:A play with music which tells the turbulent story of the drainage of the Isle of Axholme. \nThis project has been made possible with the support of North Lincolnshire Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of Cultural Futures\, a multi-year project to increase arts\, heritage and cultural opportunities for North Lincolnshire. \nSusan Hollingworth (Musical Director)\nGillian Vickers (Play Director)
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/spirit-of-the-waters-music-drama-event-2/
LOCATION:Garthorpe Village Hall\, Shore Road\, Garthorpe\, North Lincolnshire\, DN17 4AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,Music
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the waters - music and drama event
DESCRIPTION:A play with music which tells the turbulent story of the drainage of the Isle of Axholme. \nThis project has been made possible with the support of North Lincolnshire Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of Cultural Futures\, a multi-year project to increase arts\, heritage and cultural opportunities for North Lincolnshire. \nSusan Hollingworth (Musical Director)\nGillian Vickers (Play Director)
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/spirit-of-the-waters-music-drama-event/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Epworth\, Church Street\, Epworth\, North Lincolnshire\, DN9 1ES\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T193000
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the waters - music and drama event
DESCRIPTION:A play with music which tells the turbulent story of the drainage of the Isle of Axholme. \nThis project has been made possible with the support of North Lincolnshire Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of Cultural Futures\, a multi-year project to increase arts\, heritage and cultural opportunities for North Lincolnshire. \nSusan Hollingworth (Musical Director)\nGillian Vickers (Play Director)
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/spirit-of-the-waters-music-and-drama-event/
LOCATION:Haxey Memorial Hall\, High Street\, Haxey\, Doncaster\, DN9 2HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,Music
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Waters - a music and drama event
DESCRIPTION:A play with music which tells the turbulent story of the drainage of the Isle of Axholme. \nThis project has been made possible with the support of North Lincolnshire Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of Cultural Futures\, a multi-year project to increase arts\, heritage and cultural opportunities for North Lincolnshire. \nSusan Hollingworth (Musical Director)\nGillian Vickers (Play Director)
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/spirit-of-the-waters-a-music-and-drama-event/
LOCATION:Crowle Community Hall\, Woodlands Avenue\, Crowle\, North Lincolnshire\, DN17 4LL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Drama,Music
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SUMMARY:Tiddy Mun W’Out a Name
DESCRIPTION:A presentation with songs about the impact of the draining of on the fen-people and their folklore. \nTickets £10 (reserve by emailing folkroundere@gmail.com) \nThe Tiddy Mun Band\nMusicians from the Isle of Axholme have joined Folk ‘Round ‘Ere to form a folk-rock band to perform some songs from Jack Gale’s play\, together with traditional tunes and ballads linked to the North Lincolnshire area.\nThe band is led by Daz Ebbatson of SmallCogMusic\, co-producer of the Mo Ogg Bard of Coleby album.\n(Details of the album are at: https://smallcogmusic.com/product/mo-ogg-the-bard-of-coleby-cd-various-artists/)\nWorking again with North Lincolnshire Museum\, they are putting together some events to accompany the Vermuyden400 exhibition at Normanby Hall Country Park and a travelling exhibition that will visit venues across the area.
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/tiddy-mun-wout-a-name/
LOCATION:Crowle Community Hub\, Market Hall\, Crowle\, North Lincolnshire\, DN17 4LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Pollock":MAILTO:folkroundere@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T140000
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SUMMARY:Informal Preview Performance (Free)
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to hear some songs and stories about the Tiddy Mun. \nThis is an INFORMAL (FREE) PREVIEW PERFORMANCE\n(Seats are on an ‘first come’ basis. Entry fees apply to access the park by car).\n\nThe Tiddy Mun Band\nMusicians from the Isle of Axholme have joined Folk ‘Round ‘Ere to form a folk-rock band to perform some songs from Jack Gale’s play\, together with traditional tunes and ballads linked to the North Lincolnshire area.\nThe band is led by Daz Ebbatson of SmallCogMusic\, co-producer of the Mo Ogg Bard of Coleby album.\n(Details of the album are at: https://smallcogmusic.com/product/mo-ogg-the-bard-of-coleby-cd-various-artists/)\nWorking again with North Lincolnshire Museum\, they are putting together some events to accompany the Vermuyden400 exhibition at Normanby Hall Country Park and a travelling exhibition that will visit venues across the area.\n\n  
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/informal-preview-performance-free/
LOCATION:Museum of Rural Life\, Normanby Hall Country Park\, Normanby\, North Lincolnshire\, DN15 9HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Pollock":MAILTO:folkroundere@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260304T000302Z
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SUMMARY:Vermuyden 400 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The first of a series of commemorating the 400th anniversary of the signing of the contract between King Charles I and Cornelius Vermuyden\, starting the process of draining the Isle of Axholme. The exhibition wil look at the Isle of Axholme\, its people and the way they lived before 1626\, as well as what the changes through drainage of the land meant for them. \n 
URL:https://vermuyden400.org.uk/event/vermuyden-400-exhibition/
LOCATION:Museum of Rural Life\, Normanby Hall Country Park\, Normanby\, North Lincolnshire\, DN15 9HU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Museum Exhibition
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Lincolnshire Museum":MAILTO:museum@northlincs.gov.uk
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